Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Biomedical Scientist with Microbiology experience. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team to deliver high-quality diagnostic services for patients across Coventry and Warwickshire. This role involves processing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical specimens to support the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases within a modern Microbiology laboratory.
Essential criteria
- oBiomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC. oCurrent registration with HCPC. oEvidence of CPD. oCompletion of Generic Registration Portfolio.
- oEvidence of recent laboratory experience. oProblem solving.
Desirable criteria
- oWorking towards completion of post-registration discipline specific competence portfolio.
- oDemonstrate a broad based knowledge in Pathology or in required discipline.
- oBe able to speak, receive and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding. oBe able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure. oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail. oIT and keyboard skills.
- oIT and keyboard skills
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
- oBiomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC. oCurrent registration with HCPC. oEvidence of CPD. oCompletion of Generic Registration Portfolio.
- oEvidence of recent laboratory experience. oProblem solving.
- oWorking towards completion of post-registration discipline specific competence portfolio.
- oDemonstrate a broad based knowledge in Pathology or in required discipline.
- oBe able to speak, receive and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding. oBe able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure. oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail. oIT and keyboard skills.
- oIT and keyboard skills
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 11d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Biomedical Scientist looking to develop your career within a busy and progressive Microbiology service?
We are seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist with experience in Microbiology to join our friendly, dedicated, and forward-thinking team. The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering a high-quality diagnostic service for patients and service users across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Working within our modern Microbiology laboratory, you will be involved in the processing, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of clinical specimens, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. You will work as part of a large and diverse team committed to service excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
_Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested._
_Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP._
Main duties of the job
- Perform daily routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material. This will be done on a rotational basis using man
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